Hitachi DX Series 50DX10B User Manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV43GX10B 50DX10B50GX30B 60DX10BOPERATING GUIDEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4FIRST TIME USE 5-17THE GENIUSREMOTE CONTROLULTRATEC B

REAR PANEL JACKS10g SPEAKER MATRIX SURROUND SwitchUse this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. See page 17 for AUDIO

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS11Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.STOPCONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEA

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS12CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF.Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead w

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS13CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIERTo control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect th

14CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESThe exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dep

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES15NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES16CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4.1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP17Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements.

THE REMOTE CONTROL18In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different typ

19HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TVVOLUME, MUTE buttonsUse these buttons to obtain thedesired sound level.1234567890INPUTSTATUSVOL CHPOWERTV CB

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television.WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIO

20HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TVa TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off. b STATUS buttonUse the STATUS function to

21HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TVf INPUT buttonThe INPUT button will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. If the Sub-pict

22HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV▲▲VOLUME 8▲▲MUTE 8▲▲SOFTMUTE 8MUTEMUTEg VOLUME, MUTE buttonsPress the VOLUME up (G) or down (H) button un

23PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner featu

24PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)b SWAP buttonIf you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button.Gray ba

PICTURE-IN-PICUTRE (PIP)25e FREEZE buttonIf you wish to freeze the Sub-Picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down

26USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONSNOTES:1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCRÕs code has not been

27USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONSNOTES:1. If your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD PlayerÕs cod

28USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLCABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONSNOTES:1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedure

29CABLE, SATELLITE, VCR, AND DVD CODES CABLE BRAND CODEGeneral Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Hamlin . . . . . . . . .

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS31. Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized or grounding-type plug.A polarized plug has two blades withone wider

ULTRATEC OSD30CUSTOMIZESETUPVIDEOAUDIOTHEATERSEL1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV.2.

ULTRATEC OSD31CUSTOMIZESETUPVIDEOAUDIOTHEATERSELMENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text.SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV.AUTO C

SET UP32SETUPSelect SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR G or H on the remote to highlight thefunction desired.NOTE: To s

SET UP33SETUPSelect ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV.Press CURSOR G or H to highlight the sign

SET UP34SETUPThis feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNE

SET UP35SETUPUse this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL G or H buttons.To add or erase

SET UP36SETUPThis function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been addedto CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and whi

SET UP37SETUPThe time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT.Use CURSOR G or H to set the time, date, and year.Press CURSOR

SET UP38SETUPUse the number buttons to select which point to adjust: - Upper Left, - Upper Middle, - Upper Right, - Center Lef

CUSTOM39CUSTOMIZECUSTOMIZEThis selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable.Use this feature to give up t

SAFETY TIPS4PICTURE CAUTIONSPicture Burn Prevention¥ Continuous on screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated gr

CUSTOM40CUSTOMIZEUse this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs.Press CURSOR H to select VIDEO LIST.Press CURSOR E to select preset V

CUSTOM41CUSTOMIZEThis function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 24 channels

CUSTOM42CUSTOMIZEUse this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan-nel.Select a category usi

CUSTOM43CUSTOMIZEThis function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from bei

CUSTOM44CUSTOMIZEThis function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week.Press CURSOR E then press SELECT to

CUSTOM45CUSTOMIZEUse this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input.Use CURSOR G or H, then press SE

CUSTOM46CUSTOMIZEDISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off.AUTO will display closed captions when audio is muted.MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is

47VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOSelect VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.Use this function to change the contrast between black and white

48VIDEOVIDEOYour HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picturesettings to produce the highest quality p

AUDIOAUDIO49Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.This function controls the low frequency audio

ACCESSORIES5Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4311UG (Part No.

AUDIO50AUDIOUse ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions.MTS MODEMulti-Channel Television Soun

51THEATERTHEATERTHEATERUse CURSOR G or H to highlight THEATER MODES function.Press SELECT to change THEATER MODES function.When TV mode is chosen, the

52CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLDODust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.Clean the screen with a dry cloth.Place yo

53RECEPTION PROBLEMS¥ IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from au

54USEFUL INFOHITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit dam

55SPECIFICATIONFeatures:¥ Superfine Picture Quality850 Line Horizontal Resolution¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses¥ PERFECT PICTURE System¥ Remote (C

USEFUL INFO56Hitachi America, Ltd.Home Electronics Division1855 Dornoch CourtSan Diego, CA 92154Hitachi America, Ltd.Home Electronics DivisionHitachi

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV6CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they ar

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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS7Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connect

DIGITALARRAYPOWERINPUTEXITSELECTf e b a cd i jPush open door andpull forward and downPUSHPOWERINPUTh gEXITVOL+V

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS9f POWER lightYou will see a red light when the TV is turned on.g PERFECT PICTURE sensorThe PERFECT PICTURE sensor will make autom